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More Than Two Hands: A Studio Recital, School Of Fine Arts

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the concert, More Than Two Hands: A Studio Recital, held on Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 in McBeth Recital Hall. It featured classical, Broadway, and worship music.

Honoring Creative Women: Minerva Teichert Award Winner 2021, Ally Christiansen

AWE (A Woman’s Experience)

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Effective Practice Strategies For The Performing Undergraduate University-Level Pianist, Elizabeth Ann Duncan

Music Theses & Dissertations

The intent of this study was to provide awareness of the trends surrounding piano practice pedagogy as determined by students either immersed in a university piano program or graduates thereof. The areas of study include a historical context of university music programs and the field of piano pedagogy, trends of imitative instruction, the importance of qualitative and quantitative practice, and the discovery of piano practice routines of collegiate pianists. This research project was approved for an IRB exemption by the Old Dominion University College of Arts and Letters.

Within this study, the subjects were either graduates of a collegiate piano …

Is Parental Support Necessary For Children’S Piano Learning And What Implications Can Piano Teachers Take Away From This Finding?, University Of Denver

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Piano Night At The Movies: A Recital, Mason Mckinney, Ben Hodde, Katie Bayer, Eryn Riley, Jenna Barnes, Sam Youmans, Anna Weyenberg

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster and program from the recital, "Piano Night at the Movies," held on October 30, 2020, at the OBU Amphitheater.

In Her Own Hands: How Girls And Women Used The Piano To Chart Their Futures, Expand Women's Roles, And Shape Music In America, 1880–1920, Sarah F. Litvin

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

American girls and women used the parlor piano to reshape their lives between 1880 and 1920, the years when the instrument reached the height of its commercial and cultural popularity. Newspapers, memoirs, biographies, women’s magazines, personal papers, and trade publications show that female pianists engaged in public-facing piano play and work in pursuit of artistic expression, economic gain, self-actualization, social mobility, and social change. These motivations drove many to use their piano skills to play beyond the parlor, by studying in conservatory, working as classical and popular music performers and composers, founding and teaching at schools, working as department store …

Misha Dichter - Pianist: Piano Master Class - Program, Celia

Misha Dichter Piano Master Class

A poster advertising the Piano Master Class taught by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance present Distinguished Visiting Artist in Residence Misha Dichter.

Misha Dichter - Pianist: Piano Master Class - Flyer, Celia

Misha Dichter Piano Master Class

A poster advertising the Piano Master Class taught by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance present Distinguished Visiting Artist in Residence Misha Dichter.

Changing Musical Canon In Depauw Piano Recitals, Eric Heaton

Student Research

In the present day, it is easy to imagine the tried-and-true simplicity of the current formula for piano recitals as something that must have always existed. A piano recital is expected to cover specific styles, genres, and composers, with a predictable framework to tie everything together. However, history reveals a wider and more varied offering of pieces, composers, and performers that could be presented in any configuration on a recital. This variety constitutes nearly half the history of the piano recital, but is not well known today. In the present directive of looking to the future for something new as …

A Relational Analysis Of Pedagogical Methods For Accordion, Electronic Keyboard, Organ, And Piano, Brian Berlin

Masters Theses

While it is expected that musicians specialize in a single area, like piano, a complete keyboard education should also incorporate experiences on all keyboard instruments. There is no single method that teaches multiple keyboard instruments simultaneously. Willard Palmer, Bill Hughes, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco co-wrote independent courses of instruction for different keyboard instruments: accordion, electronic keyboard, organ, and piano. However, no guide to align the material exists. This study establishes objective criteria for aligning these courses and provides a cross-reference tool. The samples chosen for analysis include: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Palmer-Hughes Spinet Organ Course, …

Court Musician: Four-Year Starter Sam Willson Is Composed On The Basketball Court - And At The Keyboard, Charles Eichacker

Colby Magazine

Four-year starter Sam Willson is composed on the basketball court—and at the keyboard

Teaching Piano To Students With Disabilties: A Collective Case Study, Anthony Tracia

Masters Theses

The purpose of this collective case study was to explore the ways in which piano teachers most effectively alter their curriculum to accommodate students with disabilities. Three piano teachers were recruited for this study and were interviewed about their education and teaching experiences. The interview questions used in this study were constructed to detail their educational background, specifically considering their background in special education, if any, and to describe specific ways in which they have accommodated students with disabilities. The questions also sought to discover how familiar they were with the resources available for accommodating students with disabilities.

The participants …

Pianote: A Sight-Reading Program That Algorithmically Generates Music Based On Human Performance, Drew Schulz

Master's Theses

Sight-reading is the act of performing a piece of music at first sight. This can be a difficult task to master, because it requires extensive knowledge of music theory, practice, quick thinking, and most importantly, a wide variety of musical material. A musician can only effectively sight-read with a new piece of music. This not only requires many resources, but also musical pieces that are challenging while also within a player's abilities.

This thesis presents PiaNote, a sight-reading web application for pianists that algorithmically generates music based on human performance. PiaNote's goal is to alleviate some of the hassles pianists …

A Comparative History And The Importance Of Chamber Music, Aaron M. Sacks

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This capstone presentation focuses on the role of chamber music in both social and academic contexts. Using examples from the past five centuries and including local examples, parallels and divergences are drawn to points of most import. The spotlight is upon three areas: a) what the role of chamber music was in the past, compared to today; b) why it is an important genre, to both musicians, as well as non-musicians, and c) in what ways more exposure to the form can be built. Much of the focus is on composers and their influence, but the impact of and upon …

The Concert Pianist Myth: Diversifying Undergraduate Piano Education In Australia, Helen Mather

Theses : Honours

As classically-trained pianists we are in the unique position among musicians of having many employment opportunities in performance areas. In an industry where so many talented musicians are struggling to find work, pianists are regularly being offered performing work. With opportunities to pursue careers in solo performance, chamber music, accompaniment, conducting, opera or ballet repetiteur work, and in many more related disciplines, pianists are arguably the musicians with the most opportunities to create a career involving performance. However, are pianists in tertiary institutions developing the skills that would enable them to work in the music industry? Upon entering a university …

Courtney Stanage In A Senior Piano Recital, Courtney Stanage

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Courtney Stanage. This recital took place on April 13, 2015, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Golliwog's Cakewalk From Children's Corner Arranged For Clarinet Quartet, Elizabeth Johnson

Honors Projects

By demonstrating integrated learning through interdisciplinary connections between music performance and arranging techniques, this honors project was the culmination of a process of using my knowledge of piano and clarinet performance techniques to arrange the piece “Golliwog’s Cakewalk” by Claude Debussy from piano to clarinet quartet. To arrange the piece for clarinet quartet, I utilized my experience in playing piano and clarinet to critically analyze the piano score and decide how it would best aurally transfer to an ensemble of four clarinets. The project also demonstrates critical thinking as I arranged the piece to be at a playing level appropriate …

Choosing A Master's Degree Program In Piano Pedagogy, Angela Meyers

Communication, Media & The Arts Faculty Publications

In addition to program catalogues and the internet, other resources are also valuable in choosing a school. Talk to faculty members, colleagues, and those in your school and teaching community for recommendations. Do you know other students who have enrolled in a master's program in piano pedagogy? Certainly do not limit yourself to one resource, but rather use each resource as a catalyst to get your search rolling.

Your Guide On Learning How To Play The Piano, Jankiben Patel

Senior Theses

I’ve had a strong desire to learn how to play a piano ever since my first music class in elementary school. I asked my parents if I could receive piano lessons. They saw how extremely excited I was and they agreed to seek out a piano instructor for me. Unfortunately, my parents soon realized that they simply could not afford the fees. I brought up the topic a few more times, but to no avail. In middle school, I joined the band to play the clarinet. Although my hopes of playing the piano were put on hold, I grasped this …

Christopher Mazen In A Senior Piano Recital, Christopher Mazen

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Christopher Mazen. This recital took place on April 19, 2013, in the McBeth Recital in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Christina Wood In A Senior Piano Recital, Christina Wood

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Christina Wood. This recital took place on April 26, 2012, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Natalie Carroll And Jessica Hardy In Senior Recitals, Natalie Carroll, Jessica Hardy

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the joint senior recital of pianist Natalie Carroll and mezzo-soprano of Jessica Hardy. Ms. Hardy was accompanied on the piano by Mary Worthen. This recital took place on April 15, 2011, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Taylor Claire Post In A Senior Voice Recital, Taylor Claire Post

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior voice recital of Taylor Claire Post. Phyllis Walker assisted the performance on piano. The recital took place on February 13, 2009, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Amy Jane Price In A Senior Piano Recital, Amy Jane Price

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Amy Jane Price. This recital took place on April 15, 2005, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Claire Elizabeth Bauer In A Senior Piano Recital, Claire Elizabeth Bauer

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Claire Elizabeth Bauer. This recital took place on March 11, 2005, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Martha Lois Smith In A Senior Piano Recital, Martha Lois Smith

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Martha Lois Smith. This recital took place on October, 25, 2004, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Elizabeth Kay Hiques In A Senior Piano Recital, Elizabeth Kay Hiques

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Elizabeth Kay Hiques. This recital took place on April 16, 2004, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

James Frederick Huber In A Senior Piano Recital, James Frederick Huber

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of James Frederick Huber. This recital took place on January 15, 2004, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Mary Elizabeth Westlund In A Senior Piano Recital, Mary Elizabeth Westlund

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Mary Elizabeth Westlund. This recital took place on March 20, 2003, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Suzanne Michelle Morton In A Senior Piano Recital, Suzanne Michelle Morton

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior piano recital of Suzanne Michelle Morton. This recital took place on March 7, 2000, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.